Photo: Jack Pearce · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Boardman Township is healthier than 74%
Boardman Township differs from Ohio on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44512, 44514, 44511, 44406. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boardman Township
Boardman Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Boardman Township is healthier than 55%. Against the 10,156 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Boardman Township
Grades next door run from Poland (A−) to Youngstown (D−). Boardman Township is a B. Around town ↓
Cancer runs high in Boardman Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Boardman Township has a top-rated hospital
Surgical Hospital at Southwoods is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Ohio figure falls outside Boardman Township’s likely range; Boardman Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44512, 44514, 44511, 44406, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Boardman Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Boardman Township is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #325 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 62% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 36%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Boardman Township’s median household income is $66,619; among the 10,156 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Boardman Township
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Boardman Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Boardman Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Boardman Township and the towns around it
Boardman Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardman Township | B | 36.1% | 13% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Poland Township | B− | 35.2% | 13.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Poland | A− | 32.6% | 11% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Youngstown | D− | 47.2% | 20.5% | 24.7% | CDC place |
| Canfield Township | A− | 32.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | ZIP 44406 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Boardman Township adults…
Boardman Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
31 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Boardman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Boardman Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Boardman Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Boardman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Boardman Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Boardman Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Boardman Township is better than Ohio on 3 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Boardman Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Boardman Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%16.1–20.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%30.8–41.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.5–14.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%34.3–41.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33.8–41.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30.2–36.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.3–11 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%7.3–8.9 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.3–14.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.7–16.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%21–27.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.8–17.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%34.7–43.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.8–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.9–68.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86.2–89.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79.2–83.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%66.8–74.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72.5–83.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.3–27.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28–37.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%16.9–23 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.6–11.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.1–7.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%25.2–31.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.7–14.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Boardman Township
Is Boardman Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Boardman Township is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #325 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Boardman Township?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 41.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Boardman Township?
HMHP St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center in Boardman, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Boardman Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Boardman Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.2%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Boardman Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boardman Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.